Martin Baltimore
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 RAF Martin Baltimore IV/V bomber | |
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Role | light attack bomber |
| Manufacturer | Glen L. Martin Company |
| Produced | USA |
| Number built | 1,575 |
| Primary users | RAF, RCAF, RAF, Greece, Italian |
| In service | 1941 |
| Out of service | 1949 |
Remarks
Original order was for France, but following their capitulation it was diverted to the RAF. Primary RAF use was in the Mediterranean and Middle East theatres of war.
No. 454 Squadron RAAF (Baltimore III, IV, V) (North Africa, Pescara Italy: February 1943 – 14 August 1945) No. 459 Squadron RAAF (Baltimore IV – V) (Mediterranean: July 1944 – March 1945)
General characteristics
- Crew: Four - Pilot, navigator/bombardier, radio operator, gunner
- Length: 14.8 m
- Wingspan: 18.7 m
- Height: 4.32 m
- Empty weight: 7,253 kg
- Max takeoff weight: 10,900 kg
- Powerplant: 2 x Wright radial engines - 1,700 hp each
- Maximum speed: 488 km/h at 3,540 m
- Range: 1,577 km
- Service ceiling:
- Armament
- Guns: 4 x wing mounted 7.62mm M1919 Browning machine guns; 2 - 4 x .303 machine guns in dorsal turret; 2 x .303 machine guns in ventral position; an dup to 4 x fixed .303 rear facing machine guns
- Bombs: 910 kg carried internally